The Most and Least Expensive Areas to Rent in South Main, Houston, TX

South Main renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in dark green areas.

 

South Main, Houston, TX of rent costs by neighborhood
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On average, the cost of rent in South Main is about $1,221 per month. This puts it in the 53rd percentile compared to the city average cost of rent, which is $1,340. Households in South Main have a median income of $3,947 per month so the average renter in South Main is spending roughly 31% of their earnings on housing.

Nationally, and in South Main, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in South Main is $200,257 right now, which is lower than nearby neighborhoods, meaning that rents in South Main also tend to be lower versus these nearby neighborhoods.

Higher rent prices are common in the southwestern parts of South Main while lower rent rates are often available in northern areas.

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